Unit 2 Flashcard REV

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Bicameral

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a legislature divided into 2 houses, US Congress and every US state legislature except Nebraska's are bicameral

Front

Which article in the Constitution describes the powers of Congress?

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Article 1

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Which clause in the Constitution has enabled Congress to exercise more power?

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Necessary & Proper Clause

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What is true of the House of Representatives?

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Handles appropriations bills

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What is it called when House seats are redistricted based on population changes?

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Reapportionment

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What is it called when congressional districts are redrawn to intentionally place one party at an advantage or disadvantage?

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Gerrymandering

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Which committee is made up of both House and Senate members to resolve differences on a bill?

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Conference Committee

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What is NOT included in the House of Representatives? Options: Appropriations Bills, Speaker of the House, 2 yr term, filibuster

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filibuster

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What does the Supreme Court case of Baker v. Carr pertain to?

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redistricting issues

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Which of the following would be an implied power of Congress?

• Establish a military draft
• coin money
• make treaties
• power to tax

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Establish a military draft